November 28, 2021 7:00 PM PST


This document summarizes a mock system design interview focused on designing a TopK system for YouTube. The interview evaluated both soft and hard skills, with an emphasis on system architecture, database design, and performance considerations.


Key Feedback
Soft Skills
Hard Skills
Interview Overview
Requirements
Functional Requirements
Non-Functional Requirements
Traffic
System Design
External APIs
System Design Diagram
Database Schema
Watching Video
Aggregation
Database Considerations
Key Challenges and Considerations
Additional Questions